Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology Clinic OR
- Victoria, BC, Canada
Per diem
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Job details
- Job type
- Per diem
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reports to the Manager, or designate. Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/ in the Surgical Clinic in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the CRNBC Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Recognized Peri-operative Program or recent operating room experience essential. Experience in Ophthalmology and PARR . Cardiac monitoring skills required.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts, including co-workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patients, residents and families.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD3013.pdfMore about this job
Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse at Island Health will plan and provide direct nursing care to patients in the Surgical Clinic. The role includes monitoring patients and working with physicians, families and other staff to keep care safe.
Requirements
Candidates need registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN, plus recognized peri-operative training or recent operating room experience. Experience in ophthalmology and PARR and cardiac monitoring skills are also required.
Skills
- Peri-operative nursing
- Operating room nursing
- Ophthalmology nursing
- PARR
- Cardiac monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Nursing care planning
- Surgical clinic care
- Verbal and written communication
- Workload organization and prioritization
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Patient and family communication
- CRNBC Standards for Nursing Practice
- Patient safety and quality improvement
Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- RN
- per diem nursing
- ophthalmology
- operating room
- OR nursing
- peri-operative
- PARR
- post-anesthesia recovery
- cardiac monitoring
- surgical clinic
- BC College of Nurses and Midwives
- CRNBC
- Island Health
- nursing care
- patient care
- perioperative nursing
- healthcare
Licences and certifications
- BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration (practicing RN)
Languages
- English